2024 Topps Michael King Yellow Border Crackle Foil #393
Michael King · Topps (Fanatics) · Parallel (Retail Exclusive Yellow Border)
Player
Michael King
Set
2024 Topps Series 2 Retail Yellow Border
Year
2024
Card #
393
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom. Corners look sharp with clean edges and no visible surface defects from high-resolution view.
Category
Parallel (Retail Exclusive Yellow Border)
Manufacturer
Topps (Fanatics)
Demand Level
Moderate. King is a popular arm for the Padres, but as a non-rookie pitcher base parallel, demand is primarily driven by Padres team set collectors and King player collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 9: $10 - $15, PSA 10: $25 - $35, PSA 8: $5 - $8
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common yellow parallels of mid-tier pitchers range from $0.99 to $2.50. Michael King specifically has seen stable pricing following his transition to a starter role in San Diego.
Description
This 2024 Topps Michael King features the San Diego Padres pitcher in his pinstripe home uniform mid-delivery. This is a retail-exclusive Yellow Border parallel, identifiable by the vibrant yellow framing at the top and bottom corners of the inner border. The card includes the 'Topps 75' anniversary logo in the upper right. The design utilizes a textured grey and white border pattern characteristic of the 2024 set.
Key Features
First year Topps card featuring King in a San Diego Padres uniform following his trade from the Yankees; Retail-exclusive parallel variant; High-quality action photography.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock thickness, high-gloss finish, period-accurate Topps 75 logo watermark, and sharp typography consistent with 2024 Series 2 production.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly off-center (approx 60/40) towards the left and bottom border. Potential for minor 'white-dotting' on the dark rear card stock corners common in this year's set.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card due to its lower price point. It is a perfect candidate for eBay Standard Envelope ($0.64 shipping). Also suitable for COMC for long-term listing.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value. Use '2024 Topps Michael King Yellow Parallel Padres #393' in your title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a non-machinable envelope to keep costs low for the buyer.